Learn to write the letter D in cursive in capital and lowercase.
Watch how to write it
Free printable worksheet
Left- and right-hand friendly ยท numbered stroke order and red start dots included ยท three-line ruling with dotted midline.
Watch the animation, print the free worksheet, and follow the step-by-step guide below, plus the accent forms of cursive D from around the world.
How to write a capital D in cursive
The cursive D capital starts at the top with a tall downstroke, then loops out to the right in a large curve that comes back to meet the stem near the baseline. Written in one motion, the capital D in cursive looks like a spine with a big bowl wrapped around it.
- Start at the top and pull the spine straight down to the baseline.
- Loop up and out to the right, curve around, and bring the stroke back to close the bowl at the bottom.
How to write a lowercase d in cursive
The lowercase d is a tall letter that starts like an a. Make a round bowl first (curving counter-clockwise), then take the stroke straight up to the top line for the tall stem, and bring it back down to the baseline to exit. The lowercase cursive D is one continuous stroke.
- Make the round bowl first, curving counter-clockwise.
- Stroke up to the top line for the tall stem, then back down to exit toward the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
d vs b: the bowl of a d is on the left of the tall stem. If it is on the right, you have written a b. This is the most common d mistake.
Keep the stem tall: the lowercase d reaches all the way to the top line, like b, h and l.
Close the bowl: make the round part meet the stem so the cursive D does not look like c and l stuck together.
One motion: the bowl flows straight into the stem without lifting the pen.
Joining the cursive d
The lowercase d exits from the baseline on the right, so it joins smoothly into the next letter. Practise the cursive D in real words: dog, day, add, hand, ready. Watch how the exit stroke of the d carries into whatever follows.
Fancy Cursive D
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive D for a name, a bio, or a social media post? Below are several stylish script versions of the letter. Tap any one to copy it, then paste it wherever you like:
These fancy versions are great for signatures and profiles. For handwriting practice, use the clear D in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
D with accents around the world
The letter d takes a few marked forms in other languages, and they are easy to copy:
- ฤ โ the crossed d (d with stroke), a full letter in Croatian and Vietnamese.
- รฐ โ eth, an Icelandic letter that sounds like a soft "th".
- ฤ โ d with a caron, used in Czech and Slovak.
Copy and paste every accented D on the D with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive D
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital D in cursive?
Start at the top and pull the spine down to the baseline, then loop out to the right in a big curve that comes back to close the bowl near the bottom. The capital D in cursive is one stroke.
How do you write a lowercase d in cursive?
Make a round bowl first (counter-clockwise, like an a), then stroke straight up to the top line for the tall stem and back down to exit.
How is a cursive d different from a cursive b?
The bowl of a d sits to the left of the tall stem, while the bowl of a b sits to the right. Same parts, mirrored, so check which side the round part goes.
Is the cursive d one stroke or two?
One. The cursive D is drawn with the bowl flowing straight into the tall stem, in a single motion without lifting the pen.